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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1938
Page
5
Mrs. W. C. Williams reports her 1936 gray Pontiac sedan with license NC 293-642 stolen from in front of Griffin Drug Co. at 10:30 Monday morning. Police and State Highway Patrol searched the city and outlying areas. the car remains missing. the theft insurance policy had lapsed recently.
Joint hostesses Mrs. T. J. Taylor and Mrs. Wilmer Collier entertained Friday afternoon with two bridge tables at Mrs. Taylor’s home. Fall flowers adorned the rooms. Miss Mary Verdie, guest of Mrs. Taylor, received a gift. High score went to Mrs. B. E. Stephenson. Those present included Mesdames Stephenson, Wyche Land, Mike Vaughan, Frank Vaughan, Clyde Liske, D. E. Bennett, Roderick Meikle, and Miss Mary Verdie. Irvin Dickens left Sunday to enter Wake Forest College.
The Woman's Club Library now opens three days a week, replacing the former Wednesday evening only schedule. Hours are Monday and Friday 3:30 to 5:30 pm and Wednesday 7:00 to 8:00 pm. New titles added include Madame Curie and The American Dream among others.
Mr and Mrs J P Coston announce the marriage of their daughter Ida Lee to Theo David Smith son of Mr and Mrs Z P Smith on August 27 1938 in Em poria Virginia.
Mrs Theo David Smith recent bride honored at a Wednesday night shower hosted by Mrs Smith Mrs Pat Smith and Miss Kath leen Coston at Miss Coston home Games and contests followed by refreshments gifts were presented to the guest of honor Attending were Theo David Smith Z C Smith Paul Deberry J M Garris J P Coston Reuben Bryant B E Vester E R Hawkins J A Lipscomb H E Cameron and many others including Willie Harris Frances Lois Garris Helen Pope Madeline Lipscomb Olga Boyd Doris Harrison Hattie Alma O dello Maxine Hawkins Shafia Hatem Helen Davis and Mildred Coston
William Pope, a well known Weldon man, was named by Sheriff Joe L. Riddick to serve as Tax Collector for Weldon Township and Deputy Sheriff. He was sworn in last Tuesday and began duties immediately. He replaces Harry Smith, who was recently appointed deputy in charge of all county collections.
Halifax county WPA Recreational Workers conference was held this week with county supervisor Miss Nannie Smith presiding. Miss Smith summarized the Beaufort supervisors meeting. Mrs Murill spoke on Facilities and proper use of materials and space. Next meeting slated for Roanoke Rapids in October with plans for Spot Maps and folk dances.
Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Davis of 320 Monroe Street died September 15 from intestinal obstruction after brief illness. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Friday with interment in Northampton County. J. B. Edmonds is a patient at Duke Hospital.
Rufus Ivey 28 of South Rosemary was taken to Roanoke Rapids Hospital with a bullet wound in the leg after a pistol, left unattended in a car, discharged during what his brother says was an epileptic seizure. Both men deny foul play and cite an accidental shooting.
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